University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Public university · Milwaukee, WI · 16,758 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
91%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
18–25
Average net price
$15,625
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$24,000
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
50%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee?
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee accepts about 91 of every 100 applicants (91%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 18–25.
The latest federal data says University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $24,000 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $15,625 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $10,916 for WI residents and $23,515 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$10,916
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$23,515
- Room & board$11,684
- Total cost of attendance$24,000
- Average net price after grants$15,625
Popular majors
Business, Health Professions & Nursing, Computer Science, Visual & Performing Arts, Psychology.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee FAQ
- What is University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's acceptance rate?
- 91% — accessible.
- What ACT score do you need for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 18–25.
- Is University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee test-optional?
- The latest federal data says University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee cost?
- About $24,000 a year before aid; $15,625 on average after grants.
- What is University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's FAFSA school code?
- 003896. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee receives your information.
- What is University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's graduation rate?
- 50% of students finish within six years.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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